Community News
This week in Community News:
- Free First Aid Sessions
- Altona Beach Short Film Festival
- Bluefit Swimming
- Shoto Karate
- Winter Glimmers
- Church Bulletin
FREE FIRST AID SESSIONS FOR PARENTS & CARERS
Hobsons Bay City Council Early Years, in partnership with Ambulance Victoria, is offering 2 free first aid sessions for parents and carers of children aged 0 – 6 years.
To make it easier to attend, the sessions have been scheduled to follow our regular library programs, running alongside Storytime and Babytime at Altona Meadows Library & Learning Centre.
Please see attached flyer for full details and register here: https://events.humanitix.com/learn-first-aid-for-parents-and-carers-of-young-children
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ALTONA BEACH SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
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This is our twelfth year of showcasing short films by filmmakers from Altona and around the world.
We welcome participants of all ages and abilities to use their cameras, phones or tablets to create a short film no longer than 7 minutes in keeping with this year's theme "Home". Entrants' short films will then be shown at our Festival Gala Screening & Awards Night and go in the running to win cash prizes in the following categories:
Best In Festival
Special Recognition
President's Encouragement Award
Best Pre-Teen
Best Young Adult
People's Choice
Special Recognition
President's Encouragement Award
Best Pre-Teen
Best Young Adult
People's Choice
Awards 1 - 5 will be decided by a panel of esteemed judges from the community. The People's Choice Award, however, will be decided by the audience on the night, so make sure your students bring as many of their friends and family as they can to ensure a higher chance of winning!
In past editions of our festival our junior entrants have truly had their moments to shine, with children taking away wins in many of our non-age-related categories several times.
Entries into this year's festival are currently open from now until 31 August 2026 at www.altonabeachfilmfestival.
We will be contacting all participants to confirm their place in the lineup by no later than 01 September 2026.
This year's ABFF Film Screening & Gala Awards Night will be held on Saturday 19 September 2026 at the Altona Sports Club - 11 Altona Road, Altona VIC 3018.
Tickets are available at reception at the club for $5 per child, $10 per adult, or $20 per family (2x adults + 2 children).
We can't wait to see you there!
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BLUEFIT SWIMMING
At BlueFit Swimming, we’re passionate about helping children stay safe and have fun in the water. That’s why we’re offering your first 2 lessons free to give your child a head start on their swimming journey!
More information:
https://www.bluefitswimming.
More information:
https://www.bluefitswimming.
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SHOTO KARATE
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AN INITIATIVE BY 'BUILT LIKE ME OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST'
Small moments matter —
That’s why #WinterGlimmers is happening from June 21.
Pop up some fairy lights, step outside, and share a tiny spark of joy with your neighbourhood.
Small things that make us smile, the little things that make us feel connected, calm, and part of something bigger.
That’s why #WinterGlimmers is happening from June 21.
Pop up some fairy lights, step outside, and share a tiny spark of joy with your neighbourhood.
Don’t forget to tag @builtlikemeot so your glimmer shines with the rest
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CHURCH BULLETIN
https://www.smaltona.catholic.edu.au/source/BULLETIN%2019-07-2026%20with%20ad%20(2).pdf
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